Chris Worthy
About Chris Worthy
Chris Worthy is an Application Development Manager at Chase, where he has worked since 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. He has a diverse professional background in IT project management and business analysis, with previous roles at companies such as Choice Hotels International and American Airlines.
Work at Chase
Chris Worthy has served as an Application Development Manager at Chase since 2020. In this role, he manages two scrum teams, each consisting of over 10 Java Software Engineers. His focus is on delivering large-scale projects while ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs. Prior to his current position, he worked at Chase as a Business Analyst/Scrum Master from 2017 to 2020. His experience at Chase reflects his ability to merge technical requirements with business goals.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Chase, Chris Worthy held various positions across multiple organizations. He worked at Choice Hotels International as a Content Product Manager from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he was an IT Program/Project Manager at American Airlines for one year in 2013. His career also includes roles at US Airways, where he served as an Ecommerce Product Manager and later as a Business System Analyst/Project Manager from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, he worked at Nationwide Financial as a Senior IT Business Consulting Analyst from 2002 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Chris Worthy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 1995 to 2000. He also earned a Master's degree in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University, completing his studies in 2003. His educational background supports his diverse career in IT project management and business analysis, equipping him with the necessary skills to navigate complex project requirements.
Technical and Management Skills
Chris Worthy specializes in merging user needs with business requirements while considering budgetary constraints. His roles have required a blend of technical and business acumen, particularly in managing large-scale IT projects. He has experience as a Scrum Master and has played a key role as the Area Product Group Technical Lead, influencing application design decisions to align with the product roadmap. His management skills are evident in his ability to lead multiple scrum teams effectively.